texas politics

Galveston Rally Brings Gulf Communities Together to Defend Endangered Wildlife

The Gulf of Mexico's most vulnerable wildlife is at the center of a growing fight, and Galveston is becoming one…

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LONESTAR — 8.18.2026 —Texas Airports Investigated Over Religious Facilities—ICE Seeks $20M Shock Gloves— and More...

Greg Abbott Targets Texas Airports Over Islamic Washing Facilities Governor Greg Abbott (R) is seeking investigations into Dallas-Fort Worth International…

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Empire Petroleum Reaches 21,006 Feet in Deep Texas Gas Well Re-Entry

Empire Petroleum has successfully re-entered and evaluated a 21,006-foot well in Madison County, marking a major milestone in its Texas…

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Phone Distraction Blamed for Fatal Houston Ship Channel Collision

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says a pilot's phone call and failure to maintain a proper lookout contributed to…

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Greg Abbott Targets Texas Airports Over Islamic Washing Facilities

Governor Greg Abbott (R) is seeking investigations into Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport over religious facilities…

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LONESTAR — 8.17.2026 —Data Center Boom Benefits El Paso—Voter's With Disabilities Face Setback— and More...

El Paso's Data Center Buildout Brings Trades Jobs, School Funding EL PASO — A string of workforce announcements and community…

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Democrats are gathering to give final approval to their 2028 presidential primary calendar

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democrats are gathering to finalize their 2028 presidential primary calendar this week, setting the stage for a wide-open…

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Texas Voters with Disabilities Just Got Hit With a Major Setback

A federal appeals court has revived key parts of Texas' controversial SB 1 voting law, bringing back restrictions that disability…

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LONESTAR — 8.14.2026 —Texas Workers Aren't Fazed by Toyota's AI Tech —Thousands Pounds of Pollutants Released— and More...

Toyota Puts AI to Work Without Sacrificing Jobs for Texans Texas Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) visited Toyota’s Motor Manufacturing facility…

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Vicente Gonzalez Announces $3.7 Million for South Texas Transit Projects

Representative Vicente Gonzalez (D) announced more than $3.7 million in state and federal funding for public transportation agencies across the…

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